Agarwood, aloeswood, eaglewood, gharuwood, commonly referred to as oud or oudh (from Arabic: عود, romanized: ʿūd, pronounced [ʕuːd]), is a fragrant, dark and resinous wood used in …

Nov 4, 2019 · An exotic, alluring and ancient essential oil, Oud is known as the $5000-per-pound scent. But what is it and how is it used in perfumery? Our perfumers explain.

Oud, also known as Agarwood, is one of the most treasured and talked-about scents in the world. With it’s deep, woody scent and rich history, Oud has caught the hearts of fragrant lovers in …

Oct 20, 2025 · Here, master perfumers and fragrance experts weigh in on everything you need to know about oud in perfumery.

Jan 17, 2025 · What is oud? Oud essential oil is extracted from aquilaria trees, a species of evergreens native to Southeast Asia and North India. The catch: Healthy aquilaria trees do not …

Discover the origins, history and cultural significance of oud in this guide to the world’s most coveted woody scent.

Mar 2, 2025 · How do we get oud’s scent? Oud is derived from the infected heartwood of Aquilaria trees that grow naturally in India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, …

Its name, from Arabic ʿūd (“wood”), refers to its aloe wood belly, in contrast to the skin bellies of earlier lutes. Originally, it had a tapered body of one piece with a neck and two crescent …

Sep 16, 2023 · Oud is one of the most expensive and rare fragrances in the world—and when we tell you where it comes from, you may do a double take. Keep reading for everything you need …

Jun 16, 2025 · Derived from a rare resin found in the heart of the Aquilaria tree, oud has been loved for centuries, particularly in the Middle East and Asia. Its deep, smoky and musky scent …